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Trapped in rural Steeple Bumpleigh, a man less stalwart than Bertie Wooster would probably give way at the knees, for among those present were Florence Craye, to whom Bertie had once been engaged; her new fianc├® “Stilton” Cheesewright, who sees Bertie as a snake in the grass; and that biggest blot on the landscape, Edwin the Boy Scout, who is busy doing acts of kindness out of sheer malevolence. All of Bertie’s forebodings are fully justified, for in his efforts to oil the wheels of commerce, promote the course of true love, and avoid the consequences of a vendetta, he becomes the prey of all and sundry. In fact only Jeeves can save him.
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"Ah, the many joys of Wodehouse! One can delight at 'Blandings' or enjoy the company of Psmith, but Bertie and Jeeves offer pleasure often beyond reckoning. The voice anchors the entire thing -- Bertie's mix of grandiloquence and idiocy gussy up every sentence and beautify ever short story -- but over the course of an entire novel, the plot mechanics, the heartless crush of the inevitable comedy and humiliation, these are the things that make him a master. Whom in the subsequent eighty years of British literature did he not touch? 'Joy in the Morning' alongside 'Code of the Woosters' sets a high water mark."
— John (5 out of 5 stars)
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“You should read Wodehouse when you’re well, and when you’re poorly; when you’re traveling, and when you’re not; when you’re feeling clever, and when you’re feeling utterly dim. Wodehouse always lifts your spirits, no matter how high they happen to be already.”
— Lynne Truss, author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation -
“Wodehouse’s idyllic world can never stale. He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may be more irksome than our own. He has made a world for us to live in and delight in.”
— Evelyn Waugh, New York Times bestselling author -
“A brilliantly funny writer—perhaps the most consistently funny the English language has yet produced.”
— The Times (London)
Joy in the Morning Listener Reviews
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Colder68, 8/21/2024
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" Best of all Sir PG Wodehouse's books! "
— Ratandeep, 2/14/2014 -
" Uncle Percy starting out with a series of 'what's never ceases to elicit a chuckle. Also enjoyed the porpentine bit, but the highlight was the punting of Edmund. Completely hilarious. "
— Stuart, 2/3/2014 -
" Wodehouse is laugh out loud funny. An enjoyable read all around. "
— Jonathan, 1/22/2014 -
" I think wodehouse may be one of those authors who gets repetitive fairly quickly. I space out his books in my reading rotation, so it's been several months since I last visited with Bertie and jeeves, and it still felt incredibly predictable. I guess it's possible that I had already read it, but the fact that I can't remember isn't a good sign. a light, easy read, good for the beach if you need a few laughs, but nothing too special. "
— Kate, 1/20/2014 -
" Comical and artfully written. A master of words. "
— Lorraine, 1/17/2014 -
" My how I love these books! Jonathan Cecil's reading was once again perfection itself. I just sit in my car smiling or laughing out loud while listening to these. Such sparkling wit, so many delicious turns of phrase. "
— Phair, 1/16/2014 -
" Best Wodehouse book I've read "
— Jonathan, 12/18/2013 -
" Started at an exciting build, but once the pieces were set it seemed to come to its conclusion in a more convenient and less clever pace than it promised. Still, an excellent book. "
— Alex, 10/2/2013 -
" Another Jeeves and Wooster gem! "
— Manikanta, 8/28/2013 -
" Bertie and Jeeves visit Steeple Bumpleigh where Bertie has trouble with the local cop, steals his uniform, and attends a fancy-dress party. "
— Brittany, 8/1/2013 -
" Right up there with The Cose of the Woosters as the best of Wodehouse. Bertie in Aunt Agatha country, featuring another loopy novellist (Boko Fittleworth) and an irascible Lord (my dear Worplesdon...). "
— Ian, 5/6/2013 -
" i love anything written by this man. "
— Kricket, 3/17/2013 -
" Another reason to love P. G. Wodehouse. "
— Brynna, 3/8/2013 -
" Bertie Wooster is one of the funniest and most endearing narrators you'll find anywhere. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of his escapades trying to sort out engagements and help with his uncle's business affairs. "
— Patricia, 4/3/2012 -
" Wonderful and hilarious as always. An absolute delight from beginning to end. "
— April, 3/23/2012 -
" I laughed out loud several times. LOVE Edwin and his acts of kindness! And hope he never tries to do one for me. "
— Meredith, 12/29/2011 -
" Reading my way through a Wodehouse omnibus and this is the first short novel in it. Too much Bertie, not enough Jeeves, but it does have moments of great hilarity. "
— Catherine, 11/29/2011 -
" Top notch Bertie and Jeeves. "
— Steve, 11/2/2011 -
" I've probably read about a dozen Jeeves books by now and I think this one beats the socks off them all. "
— Brian, 9/8/2011 -
" I recommend all of Wodehouse' Jeeves books. They're silly and unless you're a party-pooper, will make you laugh out loud. They are classic examples of 1940's British humour. "
— Vickie, 5/1/2011 -
" They are all good, but this is one of the better ones. "
— Douglas, 4/28/2011 -
" I've probably read about a dozen Jeeves books by now and I think this one beats the socks off them all. "
— Brian, 4/19/2011 -
" Edwin, the boy scout is hilarious. Some of the funniest Wodehouse characters I've encountered yet! "
— Lamplight, 3/27/2011 -
" Uncle Percy starting out with a series of 'what's never ceases to elicit a chuckle. Also enjoyed the porpentine bit, but the highlight was the punting of Edmund. Completely hilarious. "
— Stuart, 2/5/2011 -
" As always Wodehouse is brilliant! "
— Rachel, 12/29/2010 -
" Anything Wodehouse is a delight for me! "
— Whitney, 11/26/2010 -
" Best Wodehouse book I've read "
— Jonathan, 11/9/2010 -
" It isn't my favorite of the Jeeves novels; in some places the language seems a little too modern. Still, it is hilarious, and has some great lines. It's still a great read. "
— Miriam, 10/9/2010 -
" Normal Wodehouse tangled web and ridiculous relationships. Pleasant read. "
— Tanya, 10/5/2010 -
" Delightful...so very British. I find my own life in as much chaos as the completely inept Bertie. Now I just need to find a Jeeves to masterfully makes sense of it all! "
— Kiersten, 9/30/2010 -
" This was a laugh-aloud book for me. Just the thing when you're pining for something British and witty. "
— Heather, 9/29/2010 -
" Wonderful and hilarious as always. An absolute delight from beginning to end. "
— April, 9/23/2010
About P. G. Wodehouse
Jonathan Cecil (1939–2011) was a vastly experienced actor, appearing at Shakespeare’s Globe as well as in such West End productions as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Seagull, and The Bed before Yesterday. He toured in The Incomparable Max, Twelfth Night, and An Ideal Husband, while among his considerable television and film appearances were The Rector’s Wife, Just William, Murder Most Horrid, and As You Like It.
About Jonathan Cecil
Jonathan Cecil (1939–2011) was a vastly experienced actor, appearing at Shakespeare’s Globe as well as in such West End productions as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Seagull, and The Bed before Yesterday. He toured in The Incomparable Max, Twelfth Night, and An Ideal Husband, while among his considerable television and film appearances were The Rector’s Wife, Just William, Murder Most Horrid, and As You Like It.